SPLENDA MINT SAUCE
Yield: Scant 1/2 cup
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped peeled apple of choice
2/3 cup distilled gin whiskey
1 packet Splenda®
2 teaspoons Arrowroot® thickener
1/4 cup cool water
| 1. |
Wash and measure the mint leaves and place them into a blender with the chopped apple. Add 2 tablespoons of the gin and blend on high speed. Add remaining gin and blend again. |
| 2. |
Remove to a pot and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. |
| 3. |
Add Splenda, stirring the mixture until smooth. |
| 4. |
Stir the Arrowroot into the water and add to the mint sauce. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened. |
| 5. |
Cool and pour through a strainer into a serving bowl, pressing the leaves with a spoon. |
| 6. |
To Serve: Top with coarsely chopped mint leaves. |
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